Chicago - Calls for conductors after chaotic evacuation

The Chicago Transit Authority, which phased out train conductors in 2000, is facing heavy pressure to bring conductors back after a train derailed in a blue line subway on July 11 causing chaos as 1,000 passengers evacuated without any employees or announcements to guide their way. A camera system has been proposed to keep transit officials informed on real-time conditions of the trains, but Alderman Isaac Carothers says,

"I have never seen a camera yet carry somebody off a train."

Alderman Freddrenna Lyle added,

"We know money is short everywhere. However, we also know there is no dollar value to place on human lives. ... We are not looking at reinstating a conductor on every train, but the ones that are in the subways, we really think we need another body."

Gary Washburn - Chicago Tribune